Medill at Northwestern University has two openings for professionals interested in teaching multimedia journalism, both starting in 2008 (though yes, the Knight Chair post does say 2007…).
MediaStorm has details. The listings, from the Medill site, are below.
Knight Chair in Multimedia Journalism
The Medill School at Northwestern University seeks an outstanding professional who has a distinguished reputation in multimedia journalism to fill a new chair at one of the nation’s pre-eminent journalism schools.
We are seeking a professional who has created new knowledge and/or advances in multimedia journalism and the presentation of news using different media: writing, sound, moving and still images, and interactivity. The chair holder will help Medill explore new and emerging ways of delivering news and information on digital platforms. He or she will provide hands-on, full-time instruction to undergraduate and master’s students and be capable of teaching entry-level as well as advanced courses.
A person selected to hold this chair should plan to provide leadership on journalism issues and should have a background in applied or academic research. Continued professional or research accomplishments are a requirement. So is ability to engage with students. Advanced degrees are a plus, but not required. This candidate must be tenurable as a full professor and outstanding professional accomplishments that have demonstrably created multi-media advances will qualify.
Northwestern University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
Anticipated start is September 2007. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than Jan. 15, 2008. Send letter, c.v. / resume and a statement of teaching philosophy to Martin Block, chair, search committee, Medill School of Journalism, 1845 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Ill. 60208-2101.
FACULTY MEMBER – Multimedia Journalism
The Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University seeks an outstanding professional or scholar who can teach sophisticated multimedia journalism to graduate and undergraduate students. The person we seek must be a hands-on multimedia journalist, meaning he or she is proficient with the tools but more importantly is able to use them and teach students how to use them to create effective journalism. More than craft, however, we seek a person with a vision of the future and the ability to do original theoretical or applied research and contribute thought leadership to the academy and the professions. Faculty rank and track (tenure or non-tenure) are open. Both professionals and academics can earn tenure at Medill; criteria for promotion and tenure are available from the School. Thus, while a Ph.D. is preferred for this position, it is not necessary. As always, global interest and/or experience is a plus at Medill.
Anticipated start is September 2008, but an earlier start is possible. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than Jan. 15, 2008. Send letter, c.v. / resume and a statement of teaching philosophy to Search Committee, Medill School of Journalism, 1845 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Ill. 60208-2101, or to medillfacultysearch@northwestern.edu
Northwestern University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.